Praise for Bizzy Mizz Lizzie : "Shannon's illustrations are impressive in their ability to portray a wide range of emotions, activity, and detail. The art is expressive and exuberant, bursting with yellows, pinks, and reds. Lizzie's busyness is mirrored in visually busy illustrations, and readers will enjoy discovering plenty of bee-related puns in the details. Peppered with alliterative b s and z s, the lighthearted text delivers a message that everyone can appreciate: even busy bees need to stop and smell the roses." -- The Horn Book "The bug-eyed characters in the illustrations are cleverly created with clothing that mimics the shape and texture of bumble bees and hair that gives each bee their own identity.This picture book has a timely message for a generation of families who may find themselves overscheduled." -- School Library Journal "A powerful message in this time of overscheduling and de-emphasis of play." -- Kirkus Reviews "Shannon humorously advocates slowing down to appreciate the small things in life in this bee-themed fable.
Shannon's excited narration and bold bee caricatures befit a heroine who's always on the move, bringing a jittery energy to the pages." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Duck on a Tractor : * "An energetic, laugh-out-loud tale that's a worthy companion to Duck's first big adventure." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Zany humor once again radiates from both pictures and text: reading out loud is a real delight. Bright, textured colors heighten the madcap antics of each character. The finale wraps things up with a mischievous wink. Fans of Duck's previous outing will revel in this return to gentle anarchy." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Too Many Toys! : *"A master at capturing the workings of a young mind, Shannon combines realistic dialogue with his boisterous illustrations to create another surefire hit. This book provides a pertinent and appealing read.
" -- School Library Journal , starred review "Shannon's sardonic wit will strike a chord with parents and children alike." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for A Bad Case of Stripes : *"Imaginative, vibrant, and at times good and spooky." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Shannon's over-the-top art is sensational, an ingenious combination of the concrete and the fantastic." -- Booklist.